How to Handle Inappropriate Questions

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

Civility Media

Relationships, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 22 October 2024

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Ever been caught off guard by a question that feels too personal, invasive, or just plain inappropriate? You’ve probably found yourself scrambling for the right way to respond—without getting flustered or defensive. Good news: You don’t have to answer those questions, and you don’t have to let them derail your confidence. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 ways to deal with inappropriate questions that put you back in control, without causing a scene. These 3 approaches will help you respond with confidence, keeping the conversation in your hands and on your terms. Whether it’s at work, with family, or in social situations, these tips will help you handle those uncomfortable questions without missing a beat. Like what you hear? Subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5-star review! Pre-order my new book, The Next Conversation, today! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Want to book Jefferson to speak? Click here to contact his team. Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's pretty incredible, isn't it, the things that some people are willing to say out loud.
0:06.8	In those moments where you're taking them back and caught off guard,
0:10.1	do you say something, do you not say something? What do you do?
0:13.0	In today's episode, it's all about how to handle inappropriate questions and comments.
0:19.0	Welcome to the Jefferson Fisher podcast, where I'm on a mission to make your next conversation the one that
0:24.8	changes everything. If you enjoy learning tools to improve your communication
0:29.4	I'm going to ask you to follow this podcast and if you would please leave or review. If you have any topic suggestions just throw them in the
0:36.0	comments I'll read them. I also want to make sure I tell you that my new book the next
0:40.2	conversation is officially out on pre-ordered.
0:43.0	Down in the show notes, you'll find a link to it.
0:45.3	And those that pre-ordered, well, I made you some bonuses.
0:48.4	I made three free bonuses that can help you.
0:51.2	I made them myself, and I know're going to really like them so those
0:53.6	we pre-order that's what you get. The next time that someone asks you an
0:57.1	inappropriate question or makes an inappropriate comment here's what I
1:00.9	want you to do. Number one, say nothing. Just add five seconds of silence.
1:06.4	This is a tip that I use all the time and recommend because it truly does work.
1:11.5	About five seconds of silence and you have to pair it with your face.
1:16.0	All right, you don't have to say anything, but the look.
1:19.0	And you know what kind of look I'm talking about, that look that says,
1:22.0	I know you didn't just ask me what I think you asked me most of the time that's all you have to do
1:27.5	number two you if you need to be a little bit more direct I'm going to encourage you to use
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